A RELIABLE CAPTURE AND TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR HELICOPTERS.

Abstract

The invention relates to at least one capture device (10) which has at least one capture car (20) connected to the helicopter probe for landing and transfer of the helicopter onto the vessel, and at least one drive unit (40) which provides the drive necessary for the said capture car (20) to move along at least one rail (30) that runs along the surface on which the helicopter will land on the vessel.Accordingly, its novelty is characterized by the fact that the aforementioned drive unit (40) includes at least one hydraulic power unit (41) with at least one pneumatic pump (410) which transmits the energy it receives from the compressed air source directly to the hydraulic fluid, at least one traverse crane (42) with at least one piston hydraulic motor (420) driven by the hydraulic fluid pressurized by the aforementioned pneumatic pump (410), at least one lower drum (421) located inside the aforementioned traverse crane (42) and rotated by the aforementioned piston hydraulic motor (420), and at least one set of ropes connected at opposite ends of the lower drum (421) to transmit the rotational movement of the lower drum (421) to the aforementioned catching trolley (20). Figure 1

Description

1 TARIFF A RELIABLE CAPTURE AND TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR HELICOPTERS. TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention allows a helicopter to land on and transfer equipment from a marine vessel. At least one capture vehicle associated with the probe, the aforementioned capture vehicle on at least one rail running along the surface on which the helicopter will land on the ship It has at least one drive unit that provides the necessary propulsion for it to move. It relates to the capture device. PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE The arresting devices ensure the helicopter's safe landing on the ship's deck at the moment of landing. Rail-mounted movement that enables it to be secured and then transported along the rails to the hangar. It is a modular transport platform with electro-hydraulic drive, possessing the necessary capabilities. Typically a low-profile chassis that automatically grips the helicopter probe or wheel. The components include locking levers, closed-loop controlled actuator motors, and sensor packages. The system safely transfers the helicopter's weight and dynamic loads to the rails while personnel 20 increasing the reliability of sea landing operations by minimizing intervention It aims to... Current commonly used capture devices have significant disadvantages. It is located. First of all, the pneumatic drive systems located inside the traverse crane, crane 25 This adds extra weight, bulk, and complexity to the unit. Powerful air lines, valves... The air energy, into which the blocks and cylinders are converted, is mounted directly to the crane body. This leads to space occupation and maintenance difficulties. Pressure in air leaks This creates fluctuations, causing the movement to occur with hesitation and delay. Furthermore, in the salty and humid atmosphere of deck conditions, the sealing of the pneumatic line is 30. The lifespan of components is shortening, and the need for frequent maintenance and parts replacement is increasing for operations. It lowers its credibility. In addition, gear-type hydraulic motors used in traverse cranes have a low starting torque. and offers limited, tight position control. Internal leakage and voids in the gear structure are low 35 Insufficient torque at the given speed causes vibration during sharp braking and starting of motion. and causes slippage. Furthermore, exposure of the gears to sea air causes them to rapidly... 2 This increases the risk of wear and rust, requiring constant gear adjustment and lubrication. shortening maintenance intervals and causing a long-term decrease in crane performance. is happening. The known application in the literature, No. CN208963331U, allows helicopters to be placed on the ship's deck. helicopter landing gear to make landing automatic, safe and stable Its position on the deck can be adjusted with an electromagnet, electromagnetic. It is based on the reciprocal operation of the Tarmac platform carrying the elements. Distance and Speed ​​sensors collect data and transmit it to the computing unit. The helicopter lands on deck 5 When approaching from m and the rate of descent drops below 1 m / s, the control unit 10 By converting the electromagnetic force from repulsion to attraction, it holds the helicopter in place with a magnet, similarly At that moment, the spring dampers on the platform absorb the impact energy. However, this solution... Due to heavy magnet and electromagnetic platform equipment, the ship's safety devices It adds extra bulk and maintenance costs, thus increasing operating costs. Furthermore... Its structure applies a constant magnetic force, has a low starting moment, and an adjustable force of 15. Due to a lack of control, the helicopter's performance in choppy sea conditions was smooth and vibration-free. It is unable to provide precise positioning. In conclusion, all the problems mentioned above necessitate an innovation in the relevant technical field. has brought. 20 A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and contribute to the relevant technical field. It is related to the capture device, aiming to bring new advantages. 25 One aim of the invention is to create a capture device with improved motion control and transmission. to place. Another aim of the invention is to facilitate maintenance and repair by reducing its weight and complexity. 30 The goal is to develop a capture device that provides this capability. Another aim of the invention is to increase energy efficiency thanks to the improved drive unit. The goal is to create a capture device. 35 All the purposes mentioned above and those that will emerge from the detailed explanation below. The present invention aims to enable a helicopter to land on a marine vessel and 3 At least one capture vehicle connected to the helicopter's probe for transfer, the aforementioned capture vehicle will be along the surface where the helicopter will land on the ship. at least one drive that provides the necessary propulsion for it to move on at least one rail extending from it It is at least one capture device with a drive group. Accordingly, its novelty lies in the aforementioned drive group. at least 5 units that transmit the energy they receive from the compressed air source directly to the hydraulic fluid. It must include at least one hydraulic power unit equipped with a pneumatic pump; the aforementioned pneumatic at least one piston driven by hydraulic fluid pressurized by the pump at least one traverse crane equipped with a hydraulic motor, located within the aforementioned traverse crane, and At least one lower drum driven by the aforementioned piston hydraulic motor, the aforementioned lower The lower drum has 10 mm of space to transmit the rotational movement of the drum to the aforementioned catching carriage. It must contain at least one set of ropes connected at both ends. This allows for weight and... Reduced complexity, easy maintenance and repair, and efficient operation in all weather conditions. A capture device that provides control is obtained. A feature of a possible configuration of the invention is that the aforementioned upper drum is connected to the lower drum by 15 at least one chain mechanism that allows them to be connected and rotate at the same speed It includes. Thus, the upper drum rotates at the same speed as the lower drum. It can rotate. The characteristic of a possible configuration of the invention is that the aforementioned rope set, catching 20 The reason the car needs to move back and forth along the rail is that it needs two of them. Thus... The retrieval cart can move back and forth along the track without any problems. A feature of a possible configuration of the invention is that the upper drum is connected to two opposite ends. It must contain at least one cable to which it is connected. This ensures the traverse crane has a stable structure. 25 A feature of a possible design of the invention is the landing area of ​​the aforementioned capture vehicle. inside at least one image sensing unit for communication with the helicopter's probe This includes the following: Thus, the capture vehicle can be reliably connected to the helicopter's probe. They are connected. 30 A feature of a possible design of the invention is that the rail in question is a rope emerging from the lower drum. It includes a small rotating pulley that redirects the set back towards the lower drum. Thus The retrieval cart can move smoothly in both directions on the rail. 35 A feature of a possible configuration of the invention is at the output of the aforementioned rotary pulley. at least one return pipe which is a guide line that directs the rope set to the lower drum 4 This means that the rope set can be returned to the bottom without any problems such as tangling or other issues. It is transmitted to the drum. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 shows a representative perspective view of the grasping device that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2 shows a representative perspective of the capture cart in the capture device that is the subject of the invention. The appearance is given. Figure 3 shows a representative perspective of the hydraulic power unit in the capture device that is the subject of the invention. The appearance is given. Figure 4 shows a representative perspective of the traverse winch in the grasping device that is the subject of the invention. The appearance is given. 15 Figure 5 shows a representative perspective of the lower drum in the capture device that is the subject of the invention. The appearance is given. Figure 6 shows a representative perspective of the upper drum in the capture device that is the subject of the invention. 20 The appearance is given. Figure 7 shows a representative illustration of the chain mechanism in the capture device that is the subject of the invention. A perspective view is provided. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION This detailed explanation of the invention does not merely aim to improve understanding of the subject matter; it does not contain any other information. This is explained with examples that will not create a limiting effect. Figure 1 shows a representative perspective view of the invention's grabbing device (10). is provided. The mentioned capture device (10) allows the helicopter to be placed on the ship deck in a controlled manner. somehow managing to land and then being transferred to the hangar inside the ship after landing. It allows for the capture device (10) which is the subject of the invention, to be placed on the helicopter deck. The electro-35 automatically connects with the helicopter's probe or landing gear as soon as it lands. It is a low-profile, modular platform that transports the helicopter to the hangar using hydraulic drive. Loop drives minimize personnel intervention even in challenging sea conditions. and improves landing and handling reliability. The capture device (10) includes at least one capture vehicle (20). The aforementioned capture car (20) probe of helicopter landing on landing zone on ship deck or 5 It is connected to the wheel. This allows the helicopter to make a safe landing on the deck. to allow it to do so and, after landing, to be transferred to the hangar on board the ship. Figure 2 shows a representative perspective view of the capture vehicle (20). It is given. The subject of the invention is the capture cart (20) located in the capture device (10). It moves on a short rail (30). The mentioned rail (30) is the preferred 10 of the invention. It has a U-shaped profile in its design and extends along the helicopter landing zone. The catching cart (20) is bidirectional along the rail (30) both forward and aft of the ship. It is able to move. At least one 15 providing the drive required for the movement of the catching cart (20) on the rail (30). There is a propulsion group (40). The mentioned propulsion group (40) is responsible for the helicopter's landing and after landing. It then enables the movement of the capture vehicle (20) for transfer. The group (40) includes at least one hydraulic power unit (41). The aforementioned hydraulic power unit (41) the energy in the ship’s compressed air source is converted into a continuous and adjustable hydraulic power It converts the flow. In this way, the catching cart (20) can be used continuously and safely. It moves in this way. Figure 3 shows a representative perspective of the hydraulic power unit (41). The appearance is given. To meet the electrical needs of the hydraulic power unit (41) There is an isolation transformer (not shown in the figures). In a possible configuration... This transformer is rated at 60 hertz. The hydraulic power unit (41) includes at least one pneumatic pump (410). The pneumatic pump (410) takes energy from the compressed air source and uses the piston inside it. or by transmitting pressurized hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic fluid via a diaphragm mechanism It converts the fluid into a liquid state. The pneumatic pump adjusts the supply air pressure. Since the hydraulic flow at the outlet (410) can be changed easily and instantly, complex control 30 Their equipment is no longer needed. The subject of the invention is the capture device (10), which enables the capture cart (20) to move. The mentioned traverse crane (42) includes at least one traverse crane. The traverse crane (42) mentioned includes the catching 35 that the car (20) moves back and forth safely and controllably on the deck It is a central transfer system that provides. This system takes the capture vehicle (20) to the hangar. transporting with precise speed and position control and maintaining position even during sudden stops. 6 It ensures the safety of the helicopter. Movement due to sea conditions. It offers a continuous and uninterrupted transfer operation by compensating for fluctuations. Thus, the capture vehicle (20) has high accuracy during the post-landing transport phase and It can operate reliably. The traverse crane (42) drives the grabbing trolley (20). In addition to this, the catching cart (20) has a sudden locking and auxiliary hydraulic 5 There is also a motor to ensure the continuous operation of the systems. The subject of the invention is capture. For this motor, which is located in the assembly (10) and the catching car (20), there is a 400 hertz motor. Another isolation transformer (not shown in the figures) is also included. There is at least one piston hydraulic motor (420) in the traverse crane (42). The aforementioned 10 Piston hydraulic motor (420), pneumatic pump (410) in hydraulic power unit (41) It is driven by hydraulic fluid that it pressurizes. The preferred method of the invention In its design, the piston hydraulic motor (420) is a piston type hydraulic motor with brake coupled. (420). Figure 4 shows a representative image of the piston hydraulic motor (420) located in the traverse crane (42). A perspective view is given. Piston hydraulic motor (420), traverse crane (42) 15 by providing direct torque and speed control to the mechanism of the catching cart (20) It allows for precise forward and backward movement. Piston hydraulic motor (420), Generating high torque at low speeds, ensuring vibration-free and smooth operation even in choppy sea conditions. It offers start-stop profiles. The integrated brake coupling system ensures that there is no energy loss. By instantly locking the motor shaft in case of interruption or emergency, the capture cart (20) 20 This allows it to maintain its position and prevents it from derailing. The traverse crane (42) contains at least one lower drum (421). The mentioned lower drum (421) Rotary motion driven by a piston hydraulic motor (420). It is performed by the rotation of the lower drum (421) catching carriage (20) rail (30) 25 It moves in the bow or stern direction. Figure 5 shows a representative image of the lower drum (421). A perspective view is given. Capturing the rotational movement of the lower drum (421). There is at least one set of ropes (not shown in the figures) that transmits to his car (20). The aforementioned set of ropes is attached to the lower drum (421) at both ends and in two units. It is connected. Thanks to two sets of ropes connected to the lower drum (421), the winding direction is 30° According to the rules, one set of ropes is tightened and the other set of ropes is loosened, capturing the chariot (20) on the ship. The deck can be pulled either forward or aft. The invention's catching device includes at least one upper drum (422). The aforementioned upper The drum (422) and the lower drum (421) are connected to each other by at least one chain mechanism (423) 35 It is connected. In this way, the lower drum (421) is rotated by the piston hydraulic motor (420) The rotational motion is also transmitted to the upper drum (422) at the same speed. In Figure 6, the upper drum 7 (422) A representative perspective view is given. The top of the traverse crane (42) is located. There is at least one cable (not shown in the figures) connected to the drum (422). The cable in question is connected to the upper drum (422) at both ends. The preferred design of the invention In its configuration, the cable supports the movement of the lower drum (421) and provides additional fixation. and is connected to the upper drum (422) in such a way as to provide balance. That is, to the lower drum (421) 5 As the connected rope sets are tensioned in one direction, the cable is simultaneously wound on the upper drum. By being untied, it protects the load center on the traverse crane (42), lateral sliding and free It minimizes the risk of emissions. Each full revolution of the lower drum (421) passes through the aforementioned chain mechanism (423) to the upper 10 The signal is transmitted to the drum (422) one-to-one. This equal rotation synchronization is achieved with the rope set and cable. maintaining the winding ratios between them and eliminating the risk of winding in opposite directions. It enables the lower drum (421) and the upper drum (422) to rise. Its connection with the mechanism (423) balances the torque distribution while also reducing maintenance requirements. reducing and improving the precise, uninterrupted movement performance of the catching cart (20) 15 It supports. Figure 7 shows a representative perspective view of the chain mechanism (423). is provided. Two different sets of ropes located on the lower drum (421) are attached to opposite ends of the catching cart (20). They are connected. Two different sets of ropes connected to the lower drum (421) are also connected to the lower drum (421) 20 positioned at the opposite end of the deck relative to the traverse crane (42) with the rotational movement It reaches at least one rotary pulley (31). The said rotary pulley (31) is the lower drum (421) after the set of ropes, which moves by rotation, reaches the opposite end of the rail (30) This allows it to return to the lower drum (421) again. Here, the direction changes. The rope set rotates 180° 25 before returning to the lower drum (421) thanks to the swivel pulley (31). It performs a turning motion. The rotating pulley (31) guides the rope set at the correct angle. while enabling the lower drum (421) to rotate around itself continuously It prevents bending and twisting during movement. At least one return pipe connected to the rotating pulley (31) on the rail (30) (as shown in the figures 30 (not shown) is located. The mentioned return pipe is made of a rotating pulley (31) It is the guide line that redirects the outgoing rope set back to the lower drum (421). The preferred design of the invention In its configuration, the return pipe is designed to connect two different sets of ropes inside. There are two of them and they are fixed around the lower drum (421). Thus the rope The winding angle and depth of the sets on the lower drum (421) are kept under constant control. 35 The risks of irregularities or overlapping on the winding surface are eliminated. (As explained) Thanks to this structure, the traverse crane (42) can catch the capture vehicle (20), the helicopter 8 It can move safely in both directions in the landing area located on its deck. It is able to cause. The subject of the invention is the landing of the helicopter (20) in the capture device (10) capture vehicle. At least one image sensing unit is required to determine the helicopter's position during transit. It is located on the ship's deck, on the port and starboard sides. Thanks to a total of four lasers located in its sections, the helicopter's probe or It detects the position of the wheel. In this way, the catching cart (20) The helicopter is connected. In the capture device (10), the image coming from the image sensing unit a 10 that receives data and additionally data from the control console in the control room. The system processing unit is also included. Based on all of this, the invention works as follows: on a marine vessel. a capture operation that involves catching the helicopter that is located and about to land and transporting it to the hangar. traverse crane 15 which allows the trolley (20) to move via two different sets of ropes (42) is located. Two different sets of ropes are placed in the lower drum inside the traverse crane (42). (421) is connected at two opposite ends. Located on the lower drum (421) and the chain thanks to its mechanism (423) it rotates at the same speed as the lower drum (421) There is an upper drum (422) which performs the function. From the two opposite ends of the upper drum (422) It is connected by cable and thus the stable movement of the catching cart (20) 20 It is provided for the rotational movement of the lower drum (421) and the upper drum (422) mentioned above. A piston-type hydraulic motor with brake coupler and piston, which provides the necessary drive to the drum (421). (420) is located. This piston hydraulic motor (420) is inside the traverse crane (42). There is a pneumatic pump to provide the drive of this piston hydraulic motor (420). (410) is located. However, this pneumatic pump (410) is not inside the traverse crane (42) but 25 It is located in a separate hydraulic power unit (41). That is, the air-driven part is the traverse. pneumatic pump (410) located in the hydraulic power unit (41) separate from the crane (42) This happens. Therefore, it is vibration-free and precise even in choppy sea conditions. a lightweight, compact vehicle that offers transfer capabilities and has the advantages of easy maintenance and repair. The catching device (10) is obtained. 30 The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the claims attached hereto, and these details are strictly adhered to. The explanation cannot be limited to those given for illustrative purposes. Because a technically skilled person... the person, without deviating from the main theme of the invention, in light of what has been described above, similar It is clear that this can lead to the emergence of new structures. 35 9 REFERENCE NUMBERS GIVEN IN THE FIGURE Capture Device Catch Car Ray 5 31 Return Rollers 40 Drive Group 41 Hydraulic Power Units 410 Pneumatic Pump 10 42 Crossbar Cranes 420 Piston Hydraulic Motor 421 Lower Drum 422 Upper drum 423 Chain Mechanism 15

Claims

REQUESTS 1. The invention is for a system for a helicopter to land on and transfer equipment from a marine vessel. At least one capture vehicle (20) connected to the helicopter's probe, mentioned The capture vehicle (20) will land on the ship along the surface where the helicopter will land 5 providing the necessary drive for it to move on at least one rail (30) It has at least one actuation device (10) with at least one actuation group (40) and its characteristic is; The mentioned drive unit (40) receives its energy directly from the compressed air source at least one hydraulic system with at least one pneumatic pump (410) that transmits hydraulic fluid. The power unit (41) contains 10 which is pressurized by the aforementioned pneumatic pump (410). having at least one reciprocating hydraulic motor (420) driven by hydraulic fluid at least one cross crane (42), located inside the aforementioned cross crane (42) and at least one lower drum driven by the aforementioned piston hydraulic motor (420) (421), the mentioned catching of the rotational movement of the lower drum (421) mentioned. 15 The lower drum (421) is connected at opposite ends to transfer it to the car (20). It must include at least one set of ropes.

2. According to claim 1, there is a catching device (10) and its feature is; the lower drum mentioned (421) is that it contains at least one upper drum (422) in its upper neighborhood.

3. According to claim 2, there is a catching device (10) and its feature is; the upper drum mentioned (422) allowing it to be connected with the lower drum (421) and rotate at the same speed. It contains at least one chain mechanism (423).

4. According to claim 1, a catching device (10) and its feature is that the mentioned rope set, 25 Two so that the catching cart (20) can move forward and backward along the rail (30). It is menstruation.

5. According to claim 2, a catching device (10) and its feature is; the upper drum (422) It must contain at least one cable connecting its two ends. 30 6. According to claim 1, there is a capture device (10) and its feature is; the mentioned capture At least the car (20) must be able to make contact with the helicopter probe within the landing zone. It contains an image sensing unit. 35 11 7. According to claim 1, a catching device (10) and its feature is; under the mentioned rail (30) redirecting the rope set coming out of the drum (421) back to the lower drum (421) It contains a small rotating pulley (31).

8. According to claim 7, a capture device (10) and its feature is; the mentioned rotating 5 located at the exit of the pulley (31) and directing the rope set to the lower drum (421) It must contain at least one return pipe (32) which is the guide line.

9. According to claim 8, a capture device (10) and its feature is the mentioned return. The pipe must have two of each, one for connecting to each set of ropes. 10

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